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I The Week in Washington ! v resume Of govern menMKSTAL happenings in the national capital The 8 to 1 deci.son of the Supreme r urt, holding the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to be Constitutional o-.within the powers of Congress, has greatly heartened the Adminstration and its supporters. The decision is taken as clearing the way for Federal activity in other directions. It at least confirms the power of the Government to produce and disp s. of electrical energy as a by proiuc'. to the control of navigable \vat. . nr.d is taken as removing any doubt? about the Constitutional rights involved in the Passamaquady f r Project, the Grand Coulee C n and other important public This TVA decison is the second | ... iron of the Supreme Court up hi ling one of the major features! : the New Deal. The first was In the clause suits. Outlook on Housing There is a general feeling here thatj the- Government's housing program is not progressing as rapidly as was j hoped. Two distinet sets of ideas on the subject are in sharp conflict. There is one faotion in the Adminstia'uon which wants the Federal Government to content itself with fostering building loans to private enterprises and guaranteeing mort-, gages. They maintain that private . apital is ready to go ahead and put; men at work if it can be assured that! the Government is not going into | 'he housing field. On the other hand is the "social-. minded" group, which holds it the Government's duty to finance and build new homes for the under priv- | ileged everywhere. Until this eon-! tiicl of viewpoints is dissolved, the' outlook is that the new building pro- j gram for 1936 will be about 200,000 < family units, dwellings and apart- i nients. Farm Aid Distribution A shrewd politcal observer remarked the other day that very few i persons in or out of Congress under-! stood much about the new farm aid, program, except that it means checks : for the farmers. The estimate of cash distribution ; to farmers this year i3 that they will j run to nt least 5800,000,000. About $200,000,000 will be distribute*! on existing contracts under the old AAA. Another $300,000,000 is ex-\ peeled to go to the farmers by June 30 under the new farm law. This distribution will begin in the i cotton belt during March and swinging northward through the tobacco " country into the corn, hog,, and wheat regions as tue season progresses, j 5300,000,000 will likely be similarly distributed later in the fall. Recent developments indicate that only one of the four national farmer organizations is satisfied with the new farm aid plan. That is the Farm Bureau Federation. The National Grange, the Farm- i ' era' Union and the National Co-op- j 1 erative Council are not givng any 1 active support to tlie plan, but neith-1 er are they raising any objections to the distribution of funds to agricul-j ture. Taxes, Mortgages and War L,ittle progress has seemingly been ] made in developing a workable sys- j tern of taxation to provide for the . new farm benefit payments and other extraordinary expenses. That there will be some new taxes is certain, but they will be figured out to touch the average citzcn's pocketbooks as lightly as possible. The Frazier-Uemke bill for the taking over of farm mortgages by the Government and issuing greenback currency for that purpose is showing new signs of life. Some observers think it stands a good chance I of being enacted by the House and a possible chance of getting through the Senate. It would then likely run up against a Presidential veto, it is thought here, and there would not be votes enough to pass it over the veto. A bitter debate is expected on the proposed neutrality legislation. Senator Nye and his followers who be- j lieve that Congress can by law in- j sure against the participation of the United Slates in any future war in-! tend tft Til it ltn n fitvhf lliOtf Vi *?_ i " t. "I' ' **&?" WilWi wv j liefs. Those who know how to gauge Congressional probabilities insist that all that will come of it will be a renewal of the neutrality resolution passed last summer, which expires by limitation on February 2S. The Political Pot Politically, major interest centers on the question of what A1 Smith and his followers intend to do at the Philadelphia Convention. It is reported they are planning to stage a sensational walk-out, which may or may not presage a third ticket. The general belief is that if A1 stages such a bolt, the bolters will go along with the Republicans, provided the Republican candidate is satisfactory to their aims. They will not be satisfied with either Senator Borah, or Mr. Hoover, but almost any other Republian now in Hie running might gain their support. Governor Landon's strength is growing, and so is thet of Frank Knox. Senator Vandenberg, of Michigan, i? the subject of many kind word3. Senator Dickinson's friends profess great coi-fidence that he will (Continued on Page 8) WA1 An VOLUME XLVII. NUMBER 3: DEATH ENDS CC Albert C. Ritchie, Four-time M iy-Known Figure Dead; Albert Cabell Ritchie, for : Stale of Maryland and three Democratic presidential preferr stroke of apoplexy. Funeral sc er are to be conducted this (W I Scenic Parkway Officially Named By Interior Head The scenic parkway to connect Shenandoah and Smoky Mountains national parks has been officaliy lamed Blue Kidge Hdrkway by Harold C. Tckcs, secretary of the Interor. The name was given the scenic ooulevard because it will follow the main ridge formation of the Blue Ridge between the two national parks through the finest scenic section of astern America. Constructon of the parkway is of vital interest locally because it will follow the summit of the Blue Ridge through Wilkes and adjoining counties on the north and west. The Boone Trail (federal 421), highways 16 and IS leading through North Wllkesboro west and north will be three of the leading thoroughfares leading from the east to the parkway, which will be a distance of 25 to 30 miles from North Wilkesboro. It has been estimated oy the department of the interior that the parkway will he available to travel to 73,000,000 people. Rutherwood Store Is Again Robbed The large general store owned by Mr. Eller McNeil at the. old Rutherwood postoffice site was entered for the fourth time last Sunday morning, the cash drawer looted and perhaps some merchandise taken. Entrance was gained to the building by forcing a door while Mr. McNeil was attending church, several dollars left in the till were taken, but Mr. McNeil did not at once know whether or not any merchandise was removed. No arrests have been made although it is understood there are valuable clues. This makes the fourth time the store has been the target for robbers within the past few years. LOCAL-MADE NOVELTIES TO FEATURE LUM-ABNER The Woodcraft Novelty Company of this city has received an order from a merchant in Mena, Arkansas, for several dozen rustic souvenirs of different kinds, with the name of the town burned on each piece.. The order furti. .r stipulates that the novelties must carry the notation "Home Town of Lum and Abner." The order comes as a trial and the local concern rather expects the connection with the famed radio performers to bring about a large sale of the novelties by the enterprising merchant. Modern methods haven't cheapened everything. Nowadays it costs on an j average about $?,").000 to kill one solI dier, while in Caesar's time it cost | only about $1. ? Independent Weekly Nev j BOONE, WATAUGA COl )LORFUL CAREER arvland Governor and NationalFuneral This Afternoon. iixtoen years Governor of the times an active contender for nent, who died Monday from a :rvices lor the 60-year-old leaaednesday) afternoon. BLOWING ROCK PIONEER DEAD I Mrs. Mary Ingle Riles Conducted in Lenoir Sunday; Interment in That City. i .two Mary A Tnsrle, pioneer Blow! ir.g Rock resident and innkeeper, died : at her homo in Lenoir Friday evening after a lingering illness. She ; was 90 years old. The funeial services were conducted at the Zion Refomed Cliuch Sunday afternoon by the Dr. VV. VV. I Rowe and intement was in a cemoley in that city. Ms. ingle was the widow of the late Rev. John Ingle, a Reform minster, the family having moved from Blowing Rock anil established a home in Lenoir about, nine years ago. Mrs. i Ingle was one of the pioneers of the j Blowing Rock country and was widely known throughout this section as well as in other states. For many years she was associated in the management of the Ingle House, popular tourist hostelry and the kindly lady made a wide-spread circle of friends Surviving are the following dren: Mrs. W. L. Dougherty of Luinberton; Mrs. C. C. Winecoff of Winston-Salem; T. W. Ingle, Clack Mountain; John R. Ingle, Lcr.oir; A. W. Ingle, Carl Ingle and Hubert Ingie who reside in the state of Kentucky. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Cowe of Greensboro arid Mrs. Isac Shoffner of Climax, N. C.; one brother, W. S. Holt, of Geensboro, 29 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. NO MOKE WINE AFTER MONDAY SAY'S SHEIUFI Sheriff Howell and his deputies were busy Wednesday officially noti tying the several wine dealers In the county of the action of the board of commissioners in outlawing the salt of wine in the county. ? ' " a'ers, who were reported as having very little of the beverages on hand, were given -"Hi Monday to rid them ux tut; suppiy. Maryland Town Puts 'Paid' on 1935 Tax Lis! Upper Marlboro, Md.?Everybody pays their taxes in Upper Marlborc and the seat of Prince Charles county. Md., is free of debts. This towr of 1,800 inhabitants stamped "paic in full" on the tax books as the last two of some 100 taxpayers walked uf to Treasurer Charles J. Hill and liquidated their 1935 bills. Upper 'Marlboro's assessed valua tion is $483,000, and the town's levj is 10 cents on $100, accounting foi a total of $483. While the town owei [ no money, it expects to go in debt i soon for about $20,000 for a watei j and sewer system if WPA helps out Connecticut is 300 years old. L w._ - ... A Dl rspaper?Established in JNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TH VETERAN OF ARMY OF LEE IS DEAD AT AGE 90 YEAR) Short Illness Fatal to One < Watauga's Three Surviving Confederates. FUNERAL SERVICES AT MEAT CAMP THURSDA Six Sons and Daughters Survive E teemed Citzen; Was Successful Merchant, Public-Spirited And Neighborly. j William H. Norris, aged SO, one < j the three Confederate veterans i J Watauga county, died Feb. 19. 192 iii Bccne at the home of his daugr ter. Mi's. S. O. Stanberry, after short period of illness resulting prii cipaJly from natural infirmities < advanced age. Funeral services were conduct* from Meat Camp Baptist Chur< Thursday at 2 o'clock by the paste Rev. J. C. Canipe, who was assist* in the rites by Rev. R. C. Eggers < Zionville. Active pallbearers were: Aubri Norris, William Norris, Gcorj Greene, Clyde R. Greene, Glenn R gan, and Will Jone3. Honorary: R. Bingham, G. P. Hagaman, S. C. E gers, Roy Critcher, James Cook B K. Osborne, and Jont Norris. Tl floral offering was borne by: Mi George Greene, Mrs. Andrew Pa sons, Mrs. L. D Woodard and Mi ! Hilda Cooke. Interment was in Meat Camp cei cterv. Reins- Sturdivant Funer Home being in charge. Mr. Norris is survived by fo sons and two daughters: E. M. No l ris, Starbuck, Wash.; J. L. Norr LaCroase, Fla.; .V. T. Norris. Turnc Ore.. W. M. Norris, Aberdeen, N. C Mrs N. M. Greene and Mrs. s. < Stanberry of Boone. One brother, A.x. Norris, of Boone, Route 2, grandchildren and 35 great gran children also survive. Mr. Norris was the son of Joel ai Polly Norris. He spent practically b entire life in Watauga county whe he was well known and highly c teemed by all his acquaintances. Du ing the Civil War he was captur by the Yankies who kept him in pi sow at Camp Cliaae, Ohio, for a lo nfll'lrwl n' ttmo -i onn v-_ ' . r MKtc, in jcx-jvj au mari l I Martha E. Carlton who died in 191 For many years he was a successl merchant in the Meat Camp secti and was prominent in civic affairs the county, holding various pub offices at different times. He w also a member of the Masonic Ord and a liberal contributor to all wt thy causes. Early in life lie profess faith in Christ, but did not join a church. He was known as a gem ous neighbor, especially in time need. A host of friends mourn 1 demise. HODGES ISSUES ! CONVENTION CAL Republican Congressional Cc vention To Re Held in Salisbury March 23. A convention of the Republic Party for the ninth congressional d trict will te held at Salisbury JMai 23 at 1 o'clock, according to an i nouncement marie Monday by Russ D. Hodges of Boone, who Is Reput can district chairman. The convention will name a can dale for Congress and transact sr ' other business as may properly co 1 up for consideration, it is stated. ' Mr. Hodges insists that each cot ty chairman in the district call th county conventions prior to the d of the district meeting in order t] each county will have properly c i tifled delegates at the Salisbi . meeting. Local High Quint Loses to Newland 27-2 ! (By Jaclt Storie) Boone Hi lost to Newland Hi Newland last Friday night, 27 to On the way over to Newland P Hagaman's car slid off a steep 1 and turned over four times on 1 " side of Grandfather Mountain, w Burl Storie and Earl Greer in 1 r car with him. Hagaman and Gr F. ?HV UtFFJIJIUCU, WJ111C Dllll OlUriU I -1 a minor head wound, but not serio 11 The boys were very nervous i 1 failed to play their regular style ; ball and Newland eked out with > victory in the last few minutes play. Storie ana Hagaman scorec points each but were not hitting - basket as usual. Greer, Burnett, Sc r and Clay played well, but were r cited over the accident. Boone j is now tied with Cove Creek for t lead in this district. r A Prundale, Calif., hen has f ilogs and lavs two eggs simultanec ly. LMOC] the Year Eighteen Eighty-E URSDAY. FEBRUARY Y* V> MAKES RECOfe| j Coach Red Watkins, who has handj led the destinies of Appalachian iC* i State's great wrestling teams of the ^ J past five years, will pit his claimants r? j to the North Carolina title against ^ the holder of the Tennessee state ti- j tie here Friday night when Appala-! chian State and Maryville tangle, j -y Watkin's wrestlers have lost but j ?e three meets during his regime, two I a" of these coming in one year at the | J hands of the Maryville team. In an , early season meet State was return- j :e? j ed the winner over the strong Ten- | nesscc contingent by an 18-6 score. | 78 Watkins is a native of Wmston-Sa-! r" lem and is a graduate of Maryville. ss =! SAY RICHARDSON d FIGURED IN THE 5| FATAL ACCIDENT a:, ? L) I Boone Man Bound to Wilkes Su23 perior Court on Charges of d" Aiding, Abetting. ld j LOCAL RESIDENT SAYS IIE WAS IN BOONE AT TIME !S- i T_ Defendant Disclaims Any Visit To ecj Wilkes t.'ounty on the Day That j r-_ Two Women Were Killed ng. In Bus-Auto Wreck. gfj ' jg Dell Richardson, well known resi uj dent of Boone was given a hearing in 0I1 North Wilkesboro on charges of havnr ing aided and abetted in the deaths of .Miss vViiheiiuina Triplet1, and Mrs. aa Hubert Cantor, Wilkes citizens who er were killed in the collision ot an I'll-1 tomobile and a bus on the Boone Trail eJ near the Wilkcsboros October 6, 1035. Mr. Richardson was bound to super,r ior court under a bond of $500. of T!lc" siatl' presented evidence in nn u'. effort to show that Richardson was racing with the bus, passed it and crowded the car occupied by the two women into the. ditch. Two other occupants of the drath car, who survived the crash, said the car owned Lby Richardson at the time, and the one figuring in the fatal accident, were alike ir. appearance Other witnesses said Lhat R.ichardson was in in- Wilkes county on that date, while the ! defense proved by a number of wit| nesses that he was in v.atauga counI ty at the time, an | Mr. Richardson states he- knew list- I nothing of the r.harp-os until In at ch week, but happened to know exactly m- where he was at the time, due to the ie!l fact that the county singing was belli i'ig held in Boone on that day, that he was here and was later called to ,jj- the western part of the county, ich John Jones, driver of the bus, is me under bond for trial in the Marcli terra of superior court, which conni venes in Wilkesboro March 2, with eir Judge Sink presiding, ate i ??? Jacob Fletcher Dies At An Advanced Age Jacob Fletcher, prominent citlzer of the Beaver Dam section died Sunday from an ilinesa of long duration ; He was 82 years old. ! Funeral services were conducted at | from the Forest Grove Baptist Church 21 i by Reverends J. C. Oanipe and Ed auj | Farthing, and interment was in that ! neighborhood, the I Surviving i3 one son, Will Fietchei ith Beamcr Dam, and five daughters l2le Mesdames Joe Eller, Jim Gross, Will eer Gragg, Mat Johnson and Miss So lad phia Fletcher. u3 Mr. Fletcher was one of the pio 1T1(i neer citzens of hi3 community, was of we!1 known and highly respected. H< lhe v/as an active influence in religiou! work and did a full share as an ur> I 6 standing citzen of the county, the ott There will be a basketball garni ex- played between the Boone All-Star: HI a"d the boys of B. H. S. sometinn the soon. Also a small admission of 1( and 15c for which this money will g< for the buying of baseball material our We hope to have at least a millioi us- rooters for both sides. So until then we'll be seeing yon. : A -1 : J '.'-JM.-' -A- . 2asfc?2uie' RAT ight $1.50 PER YEAR HENDERSON WINS ACQUITTAL; SELF DEFENSE CLAIMED Slayer of John Gragg Acquitted n Preliminary Hearing On Tuesday WITNESSES TELL STORY OF FATAL EN COUNTER Tivo Stilts Witnesses Tell of Knife Stabs While Defendant Was Being* Beaten and Choked; Other Court News. Sherman Henderson, resident of the tloone Fork section was acquitt. \ in Recorder's court of a murder filitlrn-A rrrminnir Aiif r.f thn L- nifn_ > iifUpt, 41,?S V>JI. VI Uiv ?imvslaying of John Gragg, a neighbor, which occurred in a roadside affray Sunday a week ago. Failure of the lower court to bind the defendant to the higher tribunal came after the examination of two witnesses for the state, Floyd Church I and Cari Davis, who had been held for the hearing, and who told the court they saw the fight which ended fatally for Gragg. The testimony indicated that Church, Davis and Gragg were tra| vcling along the Yonahlossee road i about seven miles from Blowing ! Rock, and overtook young Hender[ son, who was walking along- the road. The car was stopped, it was said and Gragg got out and called to Henderson, who kept moving away all the while insisting he wanted no trouble with him. The alieged aggressor was said to have followed however, Henderson was thrown in the ditch, and the witnesses averred that Gragg pinoned him about the throat with his left hand, the while he pounded his face with his right fist. Henderson produced the knife and slashed Gragg in the thigh and behind one knee. Gragg arose, bleeding profusely and died within the space of a few minutes. The witnesses were examined separately, one being irft in jail while the other took the stand, and their accounts of the tragedy correspond ed m all Uic principal details, corroborating the defendant's previous statement that he acted in aelt-de- *? fense. Each of the witnesses testif'd that there had been any previous trouble between Gragg and Henderson they knew nothing of it. Cither Cases Otl:. r cases tried before Judge Bingham Tuesday included one against Rom Wincberger, arraigned for possession of whiskey for the purpose of sale. He was fined $25 and the cost, and a six months suspended sentence was made part of the court order. Clyde Greer, charged with breaking and entering was hound to the spring term of Watauga Superior Court. SKILLED LABOR NOW ABSORBED _____ Employment Office For This Area Reveals That Mechan ics Are r.mpioyen. North Wilkosboro.?The re-employment office in this city reports that the supply of available skilled labor, especially in building trades, does not fill the demand. Recently the state office called on the local branch, which serves Wilkes, Alexander, Ashe, and Watauga coun. ties for brick masons and of the 15 registered for work only one was available all the others being busi'v engaged on various jobs in their own communities. There are also very few , unemployed carpenters. Immediately after the call forlirick masons came a representative of the l office contacted everyone of the brick masons registered and promptly learn ed that all with the exception of one were gainfully employed on private I projects. The office is asking that all i skilled workmen without jobs regisI ter and keep in touch with the office j in the event Uiat the office is called ! on to furnish skilled labor. 'i It was also reported from the . I flee that skilled tractor drivers and I j road machine operators are wanted - i fnr urArlr nn fho Plua Pirlrra T>nrlr. way, 30 miles of which is now under - construction in Alleghany and Wilkes ) counties. Some previously employed s have given up their jobs because the s weather did not permit working full - time. Employment in this section is at a high mark at the present time and ; there is a comparatively low registra5 Lion of jobless. ) No? Well Try It 5 "There's no difficulty in thi3 world . that cannot be overcome." i "Is zat so! Say, did you ever try i, to push the tooth paste back in the tube?" ' . v- ?
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